Kweku Baako Jnr Political pundit Kweku Baako Jnr says the fast depreciation of the local currency vindicates former Vice Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to him, Dr Bawumia’s warning that playing propaganda with the economy could have serious consequences has come to pass. “After being in denial for the last couple of years, the […]

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has publicly spoken for the first time in weeks, dispelling rumours that he was very sick and perhaps dead. The Asante Monarch broke his silence when he met the local Black Stars in South Africa today (Saturday) ahead of their game with Libya in the CHAN tournament finals. Otumfuo urged […]

In general, there are about 44 new versions of the Bible. These include: The Revised Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, Moffat’s New Testament, Twentieth Century New Testament, Good News Bible, American Standard Version and Living N. T. (Paraphrased). Others are: Revised Version of 1881, The Living Bible, Philip’s Bible, The New International Version (NIV), […]

Two controversial contracts under the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) – the guinea fowl (akomfem) rearing and tree-planting projects – have been terminated by the Mahama Administration following public pressure. The projects were managed by the Asongtaba Cottage Industries, a subsidiary of AGAMS Group of Companies, owned by local ICT mogul Roland Agambire of rLG […]

Afua Badu leaving the court yesterday THE WOMAN who allegedly set ablaze a house, killing three people including her estranged husband, Peter Amos Asorbayire at Dome CFC in Accra, has been put before the Adjabeng District Court on a murder charge. The plea of the accused person, Efua Badu aka Samankwanim, was not taken when […]

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong The Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a caveat for all feuding factions in the grouping to close their ranks in the larger interest of the party. At a meeting of the Council held on Thursday, they called for “a total ceasefire at all levels of the […]

The flooded Kaneshie Market Yesterday A female commuter in a commercial bus at Kaneshie in Accra yesterday had a premature delivery during the one-hour heavy downpour which left a trail of destruction and anguish in many parts of Accra, as the city flooded. Kaneshie was one of the worst affected areas. A nurse, who happened […]

Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah backed his assistant Maxwell Konadu to win Ghana’s first major trophy at senior level since 1982. He made the comments shortly after Ghana’s domestic contingent of players qualified to the finals of the 2014 Championship of African Nations (CHAN). The Black Stars beat their Nigerian counterparts 4-1 on penalties after […]

Ten-year-old Kofi Addo (not real name) might not be able to use his hands again after his parents, Morrison Adekor and Angelina Adeti, slashed open all his 10 fingers apparently for stealing some coins and meat from the family kitchen on January 4, 2014. Unemployed Abdul Rashid Morgan Acquah is currently standing trial for brutally […]

Paul Horner and his dog at their wedding Two months ago, history was made at the Chapel of Our Lady at the Presidio in San Francisco as the first-ever state recognized human-animal marriage took place. Local resident 35-year-old Paul Horner was the groom during the ceremony. Joining him was his faithful dog Mac who is […]

The prosecution in the case of the ex-police officer Anthony Forson, 60 who is alleged to have accidentally shot and killed four persons during the coronation of the new Chief of Ekumfi Esarkyir, Nana Essel VII, has indicated that investigations are still ongoing in the matter. Chief Inspector Gladys Fosua, who represented the substantive prosecutor, […]

Some of the journalist that attended the event being served with pig meat The Ashanti Regional branch of the Pig Farmers and Processors Association (PFPA) has vehemently denied media reports that pigs in the area have been infected with the African swine fever. At a news conference in Kumasi on Thursday, Diana Amoateng, a leading […]

Sylvester Mensah, NHIS Boss The Scheme Manager of Adaklu Anyigbe Mutual Health Insurance Scheme at Kpetoe in the Volta Region was on Thursday put before an Accra Financial Court for allegedly stealing GH¢106,706.23. The accused person, Evans Raybon Anyadi, allegedly could not account for paid vouchers of the scheme amounting to the said sum. Anyadi […]

 Dr Mensa Otabil,General Overseer of ICGC The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) has unveiled eight variant spectacular-looking shades of cloth designed from the finest fabrics, as part of the commemoration of their 30th anniversary, at the church’s auditorium on Sunday, January 26, 2014. This year’s cloth has been designed to meet the different tastes, and […]

Fred Oware Outgoing First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Fred Oware, on Thursday filed his nominations way ahead of the date set for filing, giving an indication of his eagerness to unseat his boss and incumbent National Chairman of the party, Jake Otanka Obestebi-Lamptey. NPP Director of Elections, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah […]

K1: Koo, I feel as if I was reliving the past! For on Saturday, the 1st of February 2014, I shall perforce go through exactly the selfsame emotions that afflicted me 32 years ago, almost to the day –the 19th of March 1982. K2: Hey, that was a long time ago! Yes, but the event I am […]

Ronnie Coaches The mortal remains of hiplife artiste, Ronnie Coaches, of Buk Bak fame, who died on November 21, 2013 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after suffering a heart attack, will be buried today Saturday February 1, at the Osu Cemetery in Accra. Reports available, however, indicate that yesterday there was confusion which created […]

PY Addo Boateng and Joselyn Dumas Viasat1’s flagship talk show, The One Show, which makes a comeback with season 7 on Monday February 3, 2014, will welcome viewers to another exciting and interactive journey of entertainment and lifestyle.  ‘The One Show’, which is Viasat1’s premiere Own Production, has risen to be a household name in […]

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury. The Argentine, 25, scored in the 5-1 victory at Tottenham on Wednesday, but pulled up just before half-time. He will be sidelined for the Premier League games against Chelsea, Norwich, Sunderland and Stoke. Aguero will also miss the FA […]